Church News

Y.E.S. MINISTRY COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY
On Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m., the YES ministry will participate in a community service activity at the Sugar Land Healthcare Facility (333 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, Texas).  Activities will include a Thanksgiving arts and crafts project and a sing along with residents.   As a reminder, this activity will also afford students the opportunity to accrue hours for their school’s community service program. A validation form will be signed and available after the activity. Adult volunteers are also needed to assist us in this community service activity.  All interested youth and adults are encouraged to sign up after the worship service today.

CHURCH TOUR
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a first hand look at our new sanctuary. Join the Pastor for a tour of 1900 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, Texas on December 6, 2008 at 4: 00 p.m. Please sign-up for the tour after worship service today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members who would like to submit announcements to be included in the weekly bulletin and/or in the announcement script must do so by noon each Wednesday.  Any information received after the deadline will be posted and/or announced in the next week’s bulletin. Announcement requests should be submitted via email at info@thebend.org. All announcements are subject to approval. Announcements will not be accepted on Sunday mornings. 

PRAYER REQUESTS For prayer requests, please submit requests via email by logging onto our website at www.thebend.org or by placing prayer request in the Prayer Box in the Commons Area.  For emergencies, to report deaths or illness, please call the church office at (281) 980-8322.  Please be sure to include a contact name and phone number for all requests and/or reports.

TITHES & OFFERINGS VIA U.S. MAIL OR ONLINE
Tithes and offerings can be made via U.S. Mail or the online bill payment feature through your local bank.  When using online bill payment, please indicate your TFBC membership number as the account number for this transaction.  Therefore, if your membership number is 999 and you are remitting tithes, please set up the account number as “999/Tithes”.  For capital campaign contributions, please set up a separate account number as “999/Capital”.  The mailing address is: The Fort Bend Church, P.O. Box 1057, Sugar Land, TX 77487-1057 and the phone number is 281-980-8322.  Please call the church office if you need to confirm your membership number.

Youth enlightening souls (Y.E.S.) Ministry
Invites all youth (grades 6th – 12th) to enjoy an evening of food, music, fellowship and fun at the annual
“BLACK AND WHITE BALL”
 Friday, December 5, 2008
7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Sugar Land Community Center - 226 Matlage Way -  Sugar Land, Texas
Cost:  $20.00        
Attire:  Semi-formal (Dresses for Females and Coat and Tie for Males) 
Tickets are available after service today.  Adults interested in serving
as chaperones should sign up after worship services today.